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Coach Cliff Davis left impressive legacy
Cliff Davis One of the most respected coaches in Montgomery County basketball history was Cliff...
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Butch survived his Mom’s cold remedies
"Well, young man, that's what you get for playing outside in the snow with no...
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Butch remembers “the County Tourney”
In the fall of 1931 the principals and coaches of the small county schools instituted...
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Butch visits Grandma and Grandpa Dale’s house
Butch’s drawing of his Grandma and Grandpa Dale's houseGrandma DaleButch visits Grandma and Grandpa Dale's...
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Butch recalls story of the “County Keg”
In the late 1950s, the Montgomery County Coaches Association came up with a "traveling trophy,"...
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Butch says Marion Morrison was tops!
Did you enjoy watching Marion Morrison in western movies? He had a great screen presence...
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Our county’s other Olympic Gold Medal winner . . . Howard Williams
By Butch Dale Last week I told you about Jim Dunbar, a Darlington graduate who...
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Butch thankful for these simple things
Butch and brother in tub By Butch Dale At this time of year, most of...